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Heifer International – Chicago

Events, Activities, and Volunteer Information

311 N. Aberdeen
Suite 300C
Chicago, IL 60607
312-850-3330

Whether you are a new volunteer, a seasoned veteran or just looking, our website offers important information about volunteer opportunities and upcoming events with the Heifer International - Chicago office. We hope that you will find something that fits your interests and schedule. more>>

This web site is designed to facilitate volunteer activities of the Heifer - Chicago Office. To learn more about Heifer International, go to the web site www.heifer.org.

Thank you!
The Heifer – Chicago Office Staff

Aly
Alyson Sowers
Community Relations Coordinator

Nancy
Nancy Cervera
Administrative Assistant

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Heifer-Chicago Location

311 N. Aberdeen, Suite 300C
Phone: 312-850-3330
Fax: 312-850-3339

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The Heifer-Chicago Summer 2008 Newsletter is out. If you did not receive a copy, please send us your name and address and we we will get one to you in the mail, or you can click here to download a scanned copy.

Summary of Current Volunteer Opportunities

We Need Volunteers for ...

...Special Events
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...Heifer Booths at Street Fairs & Festivals
    Uncommon Grnd, Green Room — Nov 13 & 20 — Chicago
    St. Giles Fair Trade & Green Market — Nov 15 & 16 — Oak Park, IL
    Unitarian Church Fair-Trade Fair — Nov 16 — Evanston, IL
    Church of the Holy Spirit, Living Gift Mkt — Sun., Nov 16 — Lake Forest, IL
    St. Gregory HS, Awareness Day — Mon., Nov.24 — Chicago-Andersonville
    North HS, Fair Trade & Sustainability Day — Nov 25 — Naperville, IL
    Berry UMC,Seeds of Change Alt Gift Mkt — Dec 6 — Chicago, IL
    1st Pres Church, Gift Fair — Dec 6 — Joliet, IL
    St.Johns Episcopal Cookie Sale — Dec 6 — Mt. Prospect, IL
    Congregational Church, Gift Fair — Dec 7 — Batavia, IL
    Barnes & Noble Gift Wrapping — December 14 & 17 — Oak Brook, IL
    Borders Gift Wrapping — Dec 22 — Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
 
... Presentations
    AuSable Grove Presbyterian Church — Sun., November 16 — Yorkville, IL
    Christ Lutheran Church — Sun., November 16 — Clarendon Hills, IL
    St. Mary Church — Wed., November 19 — Huntley, IL
    Church of Our Saviour — Sun., December 7 — Chicago, IL
    Our Redeemer UMC — Sun., December 7 — Schaumburg, IL
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...Shop & Share Dates - 2008
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    November 17 - 19, 2008
    December 15 - 17 , 2008
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...Office Assistance
     Assist with mailings and other office tasks. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Welcome Wagon/New Volunteer Committee
Heifer-Chicago has a Welcome Wagon committee that welcomes new volunteers. Heifer-Chicago plans to expand the committeeís duties to include assisting with Heifer-Chicago Volunteer Events (like the annual Volunteer Luncheon, Feb. 7, 2009) and the monthly New Volunteer Orientations. If youíve volunteered for Heifer in Chicago, are excited about Heiferís work and you like working with peopleóthen youíre already qualified. The time commitment is minimal but your contributions to this group will really help! Interested? Contact Aly Sowers at 312-850-3330 or Alyson.Sowers@heifer.org

Other News and Information for Heifer Chicago Volunteers
Thanks for volunteering and helping spread the good word about Heifer! Your time and efforts are much appreciated. Although many of you already have plenty of experience with Heifer presentations, you may find useful the responses to some Frequently Asked Questions.

 

Web Site Objectives

This web site is intended for use by persons that are interested in partcipating in the activities of the Heifer-Chicao Office, or are interested in serving as Volunteers with the Office.  Persons wanting general information about Heifer International are directed to http://www.heifer.org.

The web site is managed by Volunteers of the Heifer International - Chicago Office. Contact:habegger4@comcast.net.

Updated on 11/14/2008